Conor McGregor and Collison brothers among ten Irish included in Forbes list

UFC fighter Conor McGregor and tech boy-wonders the Collison brothers are some of the Irish lauded by Forbes in its prestigious “30 Under 30 Europe” list of young people to watch.

The mixed martial arts champion was listed in the “social stars” category, alongside actors such as Dev Patel and Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner; musicians such as Emeli Sandé, James Bay, and The 1975; and soccer players Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale.

In total, 10 Irish people were singled out in the second annual 30 Under 30 Europe list, which features 300 young European innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are under 30 years of age and who are creating the future in 10 sectors: The arts, entertainment, finance, industry, media, policy, retail and e-commerce, science and healthcare, social entrepreneurship, and technology.